50 Seeds Betula pendula European White Birch Deciduous Tree Hardy Shade Tree

Betula pendula, commonly known as European White Birch, is a graceful deciduous tree admired for its slender silhouette and striking white, peeling bark that adds year round interest to the landscape. Its delicate, diamond shaped green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn, and the tree's airy form casts light, dappled shade that suits both large yards and smaller garden spaces. This cold hardy species is a classic choice for temperate gardens and naturalized settings.
European White Birch works beautifully as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or grouped to form a small grove, where its pale trunks create bright vertical contrast against darker foliage. The fine textured foliage shifts gently in the breeze and provides seasonal color, while the distinctive bark offers winter appeal long after the leaves drop. It pairs well with underplantings of bulbs and low perennials and can also be grown in containers when young.
Species: Betula pendula
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, graceful, weeping branch tips
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Zones: 2 to 7
Germination: Cold stratify 4 to 6 weeks, then surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 20 to 30 feet apart
Notes: Fast growing in youth; prefers consistent moisture